I want to start this post with a poem. Oh, I know, it’s so pretentious, isn’t it? But this is a great poem. I promise – “Hope” is the thing with feathers – Emily Dickinson “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul...

Dear friends. Donald Trump will be our President in a few short weeks. No, this isn’t a bad dream. Yes, things may get worse. No, we won’t die unless there is a nuclear war. But that could always happen. Doesn’t that make you feel better? I’ve...

In case you hadn’t heard, last week I started a Political Action Committee called American Muslim Women. The name was easy – I wanted to make sure that everyone knew we were Americans first and foremost. That’s the initial requirement. This group is...

I spent yesterday walking about downtown Cleveland which is filled with folks for the Republican National Convention. On my way here everyone told me to be careful, bring a gun, watch my back. All very good and smart words to heed considering the violence we see on...